Question 1

From 1997 to 2000, the Curriculum Corporation had responsibility for:

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A)   developing a policy to inform thinking about Civics and Citizenship curriculum.
B)   supporting schools to develop Civics and Citizenship curriculum.
C)   developing teaching units in Civics and Citizenship curriculum.
D)   researching Civics and Citizenship curriculum in other countries. C

Question 2

How did Goleman (1995) define social and emotional learning (SEL)?

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'… the process through which children and adults develop the skills, attitudes and values necessary to acquire social and emotional competence.'

Question 3

What are the arguments for and against values education in schools? As a beginning teacher, what are the good practice principles you need to consider if you decide you want to engage in values education with your students?

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The student's response should cover the following:
Arguments for:
-Some groups believe moral education will address crime and delinquency statistics and problems with alcohol and drug abuse.
-Theorists such as Piaget suggest morality is developmental and schools can nurture it.
-Students need to be able to enact particular values as individuals and as members of a community.
-Values education is seen to impact on student learning (see five ways in dot points at top of page 279).
-Re-focuses teachers on quality teaching and commitment and care for students.
Arguments against:
-Haven't identified what is meant by a 'morally educated person'.
-No clear idea of how to implement moral education.
-Not clear if focus should be on an ethic of justice or an ethic of care or both.
-Not one way to become fully fledged members of civic society.
As a beginning teacher need to be aware of some of the principles identified in dot points on page 278 (e.g. agreement with the school community about value is vitally important).

Question 4

It has been argued that social and emotional competence is important for student learning because emotion drives:

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A)   the motivation to persevere with tasks.
B)   attention which drives learning and memory.
C)   the commitment that is needed for concentration.
D)   a positive attitude to learning.

Question 5

In the five groups of inter-related core social and emotional competencies that it is suggested that SEL programs should address, 'social awareness' is described as:

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A)   being able to take the perspective of and empathise with others.
B)   establishing and maintaining healthy and rewarding relationships based on cooperation.
C)   making decisions based on considerations of ethical standards.
D)   accurately assessing one's feelings, interests, values and strengths.

Question 6

Mindmatters, a social and emotional learning program that is used in Australian secondary schools, focuses on developing students':

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A)   social competence, decision-making and problem-solving skills through using and managing emotions.
B)   resilience and coping skills.
C)   strategies for managing aggression.
D)   mental health and the creation of a strong and inclusive school community.

Question 7

A comprehensive examination of values taught in Australian schools was initiated by the Minister of Education at the time in:

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A)   2001.
B)   2002.
C)   2003.
D)   2004.

Question 8

Elias et al. (1997) highlighted the link between cognitive and affective learning processes using the term 'knowledgeable ...':

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A)   and emotionally intelligent.
B)   and a good citizen.
C)   responsible and caring.
D)   sociable and responsive.

Question 9

Is this statement True or False? 'Piaget contended that morality was a developmental process that could be nurtured by schools.'

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Why is role play a useful strategy for teachers to use in social and emotional learning?

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The answer of Why is role play a useful strategy...

Question 11

Theorists have contended that Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) 'enhances academic development, helps students develop self-management and self-control and reduces conflict among students'. Discuss what this means for you as a teacher and your students and describe what you would do in the first two weeks of the school year to develop your students' social and emotional learning.

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The answer of Theorists have contended that Social and Emotional...

Question 12

New Civics and Citizenship curriculum was scheduled for implementation in Australian schools in:

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A)   2013.
B)   2014.
C)   2015.
D)   2016.

Question 13

The practice of teaching students about the virtuous deeds and actions of famous people is used in some schools as part of:

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A)   character education.
B)   moral education.
C)   service learning.
D)   values education.

Question 14

In the Australian Curriculum, social and emotional learning is addressed through the General Capability of:

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A)   Intercultural Understanding.
B)   Ethical Understanding.
C)   Critical and Creative Thinking.
D)   Personal and Social Capability.

Question 15

Within the context of the five emotional competencies that Goleman (1995) identified as basic to social and emotional learning (SEL), students who understand that their actions have consequences are demonstrating:

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A)   management of relationships.
B)   mood management.
C)   self and other awareness.
D)   empathy.

Question 16

A significant development in the area of values education that occurred in 2005 was that:

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A)   a comprehensive literature review of research about values education was released.
B)   the National Framework for Values Education in Australian Schools was released.
C)   the Values in Action Schools Project commenced in schools nationally.
D)   teaching and learning units were developed for all levels of schooling.

Question 17

In 2010, the results of the National Civics and Citizenship Assessments conducted in Year 6 and Year 10 showed that the percentage of year 10 students reaching the proficiency standards was:

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A)   41%.
B)   51%.
C)   61%.
D)   71%.

Question 18

The report on the Values in Action Schools Project (2008-2009) concluded that values education impacted on student learning in five ways. One of these ways is 'transformation' which means that students and teachers:

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A)   have an increased awareness of values.
B)   have improved capacity to make responsible choices.
C)   develop positive relationships.
D)   are willing to try changes in aspects of classroom-based practices.

Question 19

Is this statement True or False? 'The Australian Curriculum identifies nine values that should be taught by schools.'

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